The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
by Laurie Gilmore
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Pub Date Mar 18 2025 | Archive Date Apr 08 2025
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Description
‘A charming break from reality’ Publishers Weekly
As a world-renowned chef, single dad Archer never planned on moving to a small town, let alone running a pancake restaurant. But Dream Harbor needs a new chef, and Archer needs a community to help raise his daughter, Olive.
Iris has never managed to hold down a job for more than a few months. So when it’s suggested that Archer is looking for a live-in nanny, she almost runs in the opposite direction.
Now, Iris finds herself in a whole new world. One where her gorgeous new boss lives right across the hall and likes to cook topless… Keeping everything strictly professional should be easy, right?
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is a cozy romantic mystery with a single dad and found family dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed!
Tropes
- Single Dad
- Forced Proximity
- Slow Burn
- Found Family
‘Gives off the same level of endorphins as taking a sip of an actual pumpkin spice latte… all the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice’ People
‘With a name this cute and a cover this autumnal, how could I not cozy up with my blanket and relax with this adoring book?’ New York Post
‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book makes my heart happy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The perfect kind of romance for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780008713348 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 384 |
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Featured Reviews
Amanda L, Librarian
“The Strawberry Patch Pancake House” is the latest novel in the Dream Harbor romantic series. It follows the once prestigious chef Archer as he stumbles into his new life as a single dad and cook at a pancake house. Unable to find balance in his new world, Archer takes on the equally unstable Iris to be his new nanny. Unsure of each other at first and their new situation, Iris and Archer find that change might not be all the bad, especially if it comes with a bit of blossoming new love.
I found Gilmore’s voice getting stronger and stronger with each novel in the series and with this latest book, the characters felt so engaging, genuine, and incredibly romantic. I loved how she utilized the romantic trope of forced proximity in a unique way and the blending of the older characters in with the new. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a bit of a romantic escape. 🍓🥞✨
Brittany H, Librarian
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore is such a cozy and heartwarming book! It’s the perfect mix of small town charm and slow burn romance with a hint of mystery. The story follows Archer, a single dad and chef who finds himself running a pancake restaurant in Dream Harbor, along with Iris, who has never been able to hold down a job but somehow ends up as his live in nanny. Their relationship builds slowly, but it’s so worth the wait! This book is sweet, comforting, and full of characters you’ll wish were real. Perfect for a quick weekend read!
Dana B, Reviewer
I'll say it again like I did with the others in the Dream Harbor series to date: Laurie Gilmore is striking gold. I have to start out by being very honest. For some reason I totally glossed over the fact that Iris is a young adult in The Christmas Tree Farm - I thought she was an older lady ((*face palm*)) - then I saw the blurb for this book and I said to myself "now, wait a minute".
Iris is a unique character and I feel a kinship with her. I was expecting daddy issues galore in this forced-ish proximity single-dad story but was very happily surprised that that was hardly the case. Iris feels human. She stumbles, she doubts herself, she cares deeply. And Archer...so headstrong, determined, dedicated...I, like Iris, found myself practically in instant-love with Archer. Did not know that I love a single dad trope but I do! Their chemistry and attraction was maple syrup sweet. Throw in Olive and you get some very funny, very adorable, sometimes heart squeezing/teary eyed moments through the innocence of a child.
This is another hit - another comfort read - and I'm waiting on pins and needles for The Gingerbread Bakery!!!!!!
Thank you Harper360, Laurie Gilmore, and NetGalley for the eARC!
Reviewer 1305873
Laurie Gilmore doesnt miss with these books. I absolutely loved Iris and Archer's story. Cannot wait for Annie's next. Might have to convince my bookclub to read this one soon. Thanks NetGalley and Harper 360
Ally M, Reviewer
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore is a sweet and cozy romance perfect for a weekend escape. Archer and Iris's slow-burn relationship is heartwarming, and the small-town charm of Dream Harbor makes the story even more inviting. With lovable characters, a touch of mystery, and a charming forced-proximity trope, this book is a delightful read for romance fans! 🍓🥞✨
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